Bottom blood pressure number can predict dementia and stroke
Scientists from the University of Miami have discovered that the lower number on a blood pressure test—known as diastolic blood pressure—may be an important...
Common mouth and gut bacteria may increase stroke risk
A new study suggests that a common bacteria found in the mouth and gut, Streptococcus anginosus, may be linked to a higher risk of stroke...
People on Ozempic may have fewer heart attacks, strokes and addictions – but more...
Ozempic and Wegovy are increasingly available in Australia and worldwide to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity.
The dramatic effects of these drugs, known as...
Scientists find a surprising cause of stroke
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. In Ireland alone, around 7,500 people suffer a stroke each year, and...
Delaying high blood pressure may reduce stroke risk
New research highlights the importance of preventing high blood pressure (hypertension) as a way to lower the risk of stroke. Published in the journal Stroke by...
Delaying high blood pressure onset may reduce stroke risk
New research highlights the importance of preventing high blood pressure (hypertension) as a way to lower the risk of stroke. Published in the journal Stroke by...
How good food reduces stroke and heart disease risk
Healthy eating isn’t just about looking good or losing weight—it’s about keeping your body strong and protecting it from serious health problems like stroke...
What you need to know and do about mini-strokes
A mini-stroke, or transient ischemic attack (TIA), is a serious warning sign that should never be ignored. It happens when blood flow to a...
Study discovers major cause of stroke
Scientists at the University of California, Irvine, have uncovered a surprising cause of brain hemorrhages that challenges long-held beliefs about these events.
Their study, published...
New guidelines for stroke rehabilitation focus on holistic care
Updated guidelines for stroke rehabilitation, developed jointly by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Department of Defense, have been published in...